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CP55 DDZ

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

139,555 mi
Last recorded139,555 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 DDZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 139,555 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

drivers wiper blade don't clear very well

Pass 8 Mar 2017 128,406 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (7.1.2)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres perished

oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2016 118,181 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 108,206 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 108,206 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 98,561 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 88,209 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 78,967 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 74,283 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 74,283 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 64,912 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 64,912 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 51,642 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 38,680 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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CP55 DDZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CP55 DDZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen C3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CP55 DDZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 September 2005.

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